Reposted by Benny Blue
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Alphabet soup eating competition scored by words-per-minute.
December 28, 2023 at 7:05 AM
Alphabet soup eating competition scored by words-per-minute.
So, can anyone recommend a spreadsheet program for a hexagonal grid?
I don’t *need* one. I’m just curious if anyone can.
I don’t *need* one. I’m just curious if anyone can.
December 26, 2023 at 7:15 AM
So, can anyone recommend a spreadsheet program for a hexagonal grid?
I don’t *need* one. I’m just curious if anyone can.
I don’t *need* one. I’m just curious if anyone can.
Concept: News networks calling whether or not it’s a White Christmas with all the same ceremony as the presidential election.
December 23, 2023 at 10:07 AM
Concept: News networks calling whether or not it’s a White Christmas with all the same ceremony as the presidential election.
Design/art challenge: “If Funko (Pops) made model cars”
December 18, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Design/art challenge: “If Funko (Pops) made model cars”
Drew my favorite Lethal Company character in a Steven Universe cosplay:
December 14, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Drew my favorite Lethal Company character in a Steven Universe cosplay:
Just wrote this sentence, and I’m proud of it:
“A bridge, a jaywalk, and a desire path later, we found it hanging from a branch.”
“A bridge, a jaywalk, and a desire path later, we found it hanging from a branch.”
November 29, 2023 at 12:57 AM
Just wrote this sentence, and I’m proud of it:
“A bridge, a jaywalk, and a desire path later, we found it hanging from a branch.”
“A bridge, a jaywalk, and a desire path later, we found it hanging from a branch.”
Horror monster/setting concept: Species of octopus/squid that squirts transformative "cartoon ink"
November 25, 2023 at 6:31 AM
Horror monster/setting concept: Species of octopus/squid that squirts transformative "cartoon ink"
If I ever make a YouTube channel that specifically tries to make viral videos, I’m gonna call it “Elementary Memetics.”
November 4, 2023 at 12:27 PM
If I ever make a YouTube channel that specifically tries to make viral videos, I’m gonna call it “Elementary Memetics.”
To paraphrase an exchange from I, Robot (the movie):
Me: Can an AI explain how to make a bomb? Can an AI draw good ASCII art of a circle?
ChatGPT: Can you?
Me: Can an AI explain how to make a bomb? Can an AI draw good ASCII art of a circle?
ChatGPT: Can you?
November 3, 2023 at 5:47 AM
To paraphrase an exchange from I, Robot (the movie):
Me: Can an AI explain how to make a bomb? Can an AI draw good ASCII art of a circle?
ChatGPT: Can you?
Me: Can an AI explain how to make a bomb? Can an AI draw good ASCII art of a circle?
ChatGPT: Can you?
Why do you do work in a study, and study in a LABORatory?
October 28, 2023 at 5:24 PM
Why do you do work in a study, and study in a LABORatory?
October 25, 2023 at 3:18 AM
1/4 concept: Game with a “language” setting in the options, which can be set to “none.” Funny/interesting result.
October 24, 2023 at 4:50 AM
1/4 concept: Game with a “language” setting in the options, which can be set to “none.” Funny/interesting result.
1 Year of Longing
Rhinoceros (2004)
Red
Critter
Sneaker
Critter
Sneaker
October 24, 2023 at 3:31 AM
1 Year of Longing
Concept: Story that follows the hero‘s journey, where the three main characters — the hero, the mentor, and the villain — are all title characters in the big Nintendo franchises — Mario, Zelda, and (the/a) Metroid, respectively.
October 17, 2023 at 6:37 PM
Concept: Story that follows the hero‘s journey, where the three main characters — the hero, the mentor, and the villain — are all title characters in the big Nintendo franchises — Mario, Zelda, and (the/a) Metroid, respectively.
The Emperor’s New Motorcycle Helmet
October 15, 2023 at 6:15 AM
The Emperor’s New Motorcycle Helmet
New life experience:
Sea salt and caramel chocolate bar
With a little too much salt
In pieces a little bit too big
Sea salt and caramel chocolate bar
With a little too much salt
In pieces a little bit too big
October 14, 2023 at 1:00 AM
New life experience:
Sea salt and caramel chocolate bar
With a little too much salt
In pieces a little bit too big
Sea salt and caramel chocolate bar
With a little too much salt
In pieces a little bit too big
Reposted by Benny Blue
Reminder that if you see disturbing or traumatic images, playing Tetris as soon as possible afterwards can help the brain cleanse itself, and lessen the impacts of it longer term.
No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.
No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.
October 13, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Reminder that if you see disturbing or traumatic images, playing Tetris as soon as possible afterwards can help the brain cleanse itself, and lessen the impacts of it longer term.
No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.
No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.
The meat factory made a very poor decision, and installed SawStops into their production line.
October 12, 2023 at 8:01 AM
The meat factory made a very poor decision, and installed SawStops into their production line.
Concept: Instead of a “skip” button for dialogue and/or cutscenes, video games should provide an “interrupt” button that makes your character go “wait, wait, wait,” and interrupt things/hurry them along.
October 9, 2023 at 10:08 PM
Concept: Instead of a “skip” button for dialogue and/or cutscenes, video games should provide an “interrupt” button that makes your character go “wait, wait, wait,” and interrupt things/hurry them along.
Doing Inktober. Yesterday, my prompt was "Copyright," so I drew this guy. His name is Pocket. I hereby release him under the cc0 license, essentially placing him in the public domain. No rights reserved. You may use him in any derivative or commercial work. Enjoy!
October 8, 2023 at 6:15 AM
Doing Inktober. Yesterday, my prompt was "Copyright," so I drew this guy. His name is Pocket. I hereby release him under the cc0 license, essentially placing him in the public domain. No rights reserved. You may use him in any derivative or commercial work. Enjoy!
Inigo Montoya fought and defeated Count Rugen with his right hand.
October 8, 2023 at 2:34 AM
Inigo Montoya fought and defeated Count Rugen with his right hand.
Can we have talented people make an Ant-Man video game, please?
October 6, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Can we have talented people make an Ant-Man video game, please?